Several footballers have scored goals through unusual deflections off their backsides, according to recent reports. Dean Coney scored his only goal for Norwich in a 2-2 draw with Aston Villa in 1989 when a clearance rebounded off him into the net.
Australia's Robbie Slater also scored his first goal for the Socceroos with his backside against the Solomon Islands, during qualification for France 98. In 2002, Souleymane Oularé scored the winning goal in extra time for Stoke City in a playoff semi-final against Cardiff, when a free-kick hit him and bounced into the net.
More recently, William Saliba scored for Arsenal against Manchester United in 2024-25 with his rump, and Thierno Barry scored for Everton at St James' Park last season with his behind.
In other football news, political leaders have been noted attending club matches. Andy Burnham and Mark Carney were present at a recent Everton v Wolves Carabao Cup match. Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair also brought Ireland's former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern to two Newcastle v Manchester United games, in 1997 and the 1999 FA Cup final.